Venezuela Frees an Air Force Veteran the U.S. Says Was Wrongfully Held

The family of Joseph St. Clair confirmed his release. The move comes as the United States threatens to choke off Venezuela’s critical oil revenue.

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How Trump’s Search for a New Air Force One Led to Qatar’s Jet

Qatar had been trying to sell off a luxury jet for years, with no luck. Then President Trump’s team set its sights on it.

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Trump Visits Biggest U.S. Military Facility in the Middle East

Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base is a key hub for U.S. air operations across a vast region, from Northeast Africa to Central and South Asia.

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Will Dan Caine, Trump’s Pick for Joint Chiefs Chairman, Be Blunt or Hold His Tongue?

A Senate hearing on Tuesday could be just the first exercise in needle-threading for Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as he tries to maintain credibility with President Trump while staying true to military norms.

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F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert

Four jets came close enough to the Delta flight, which was taking off from Washington’s Reagan National Airport, to set off a collision-avoidance alert.

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Musk’s SpaceX Could Secure Billions in New Contracts Under Trump

Elon Musk’s role in the White House allows him to cancel contracts and influence policy, potentially benefiting his companies. Supporters say he has the best technology.

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Trump Announces New F-47 Jet: What to Know About Boeing Stealth Fighter

The president declared 47 “a beautiful number,” but did not announce a nickname for the warplane.

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Why the Shipping Industry Isn’t Rushing Back to the Red Sea

The companies that operate large container ships say they plan to keep going around Africa as violence flares in the region.

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Americans Describe Being Detained as Hostages in a Venezuelan Prison

They were American tourists hoping for a good time, they said. Then they became captives of an autocratic government.

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Airman Charged in Killing of Woman Missing Since August

Sahela Sangrait, 21, was murdered at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, officials said; her body was found this month nearly 40 miles away.

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